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Subtract 40/9 from 2/16

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

2/16 - 40/9 is -311/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/144 - 640/144 = 18 - 640/144 = -622/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/72

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